| Reggae
Cowboys
The Reggae Cowboys' name came from Stone's
fascination with the role of African-Americans in settling
the West in the 1800's. "One in seven cowboys were Afro-American.
Nat Love was a rodeo champion and Alberta's John Ware was
one of the best-known ranchers in Canada. Bill Pickett actually
invented the sport of bull-dogging" says Stone.
Reggae Cowboys pay tribute to the black
cowboys of the past century and the contribution they made
to cowboy culture.
Take a look at the pictures to learn a little
more about the black cowboys who are honored in the song "Tell
the Truth"
Reggae & Country ?
The West Indies meets the Wild West! Country
influences are widely pumped through the radio stations and
films in the Caribbean islands, so a lot of West Indians grew
up listening to country music. Stone grew up watching Westerns
starring Clint Eastwood, Gary Cooper, Gabby Hayes, Audie Murphy
and Fernando Sancho. |
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Bronco-bustin' Jesse Stahhl
In the early 1900's, Stahhl competed in an Oregon rodeo and
made an extraordinary ride. However, the judges awarded him
second place for a ride that deserved a first place finish.
It was clear that skin colour had been factored into the final
tally. To protest the judges' decision, Jesse rode his next
bronc facing backwards with a suitcase in his hand. |
